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Dr. Julie Causton shares everything you need to know in the exciting world of inclusive education!

Julie Causton, PhD


    • May 11, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Ep. 28- Yes! Even students with VERY complex communication needs, with Darlene Hanson (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 27:12


    This is the second part of my conversation with Darlene Hanson. It is for the most challenging students in our system.  Listen and share with everyone you know who supports students without verbal communication.  Darlene Hanson and I are finally teaming up together to work on the concept of inclusion with students with limited communication. Can't wait to let these episodes (episode 27 and 28) take flight in the world. 

    Ep. 27- Yes! Even students with VERY complex communication needs, with Darlene Hanson (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 26:40


    This podcast is for the most challenging students in our system.  Listen and share with everyone you know who supports students without verbal communication.  Darlene Hanson and I are finally teaming up together to work on the concept of inclusion with students with limited communication. Can't wait to let these episodes (episode 27 and 28) take flight in the world. 

    Episode 26. Ripples of Resilience with Paul Wesselmann

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 23:29


    This podcast is all about how to cope during this new and weird time!  Paul has an abundance of thoughtful advice to keep everyone thriving!  Enjoy!

    Episode 25 COVID 19 and Special Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 37:15


    In this episode we discuss the legal and practical decisions that school administrators, educators and parents have to understand during these changing times.  I am joined by Patrick Radel an incredible special education lawyer and Tanya Fredrich a talented and passionate school administrator.    Please enjoy and let us know what you need in our next episode.  Sending you love and good health!    

    Ep. 24 Education as Equity with Becky Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 26:10


    Becky Anderson is an incredibly inclusive English teacher.  In this awesome episode she share how teachers can lead inclusive change in their own classroom.  From how to create true community to  how to be sure students can see themselves on the shelf (or in the books they read) and so much more.  Share this with every general education teacher you know.  Because, as Becky says... our students are waiting!

    Ep. 23- HOW to Shift Mindsets about Special Education with Dr. Jenna Rufo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 19:25


    When it comes to Inclusive Education, the first thing that needs to shifts are outdated ideas and MINDSETS about special education.  For example, "But this student needs functional skills."  Or, "I can't do it because --they can't keep up." or "Our system is just fine as it is- why make any changes" 

    Ep. 22 The IEP and Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 9:06


    The IEP is the tool for designing and documenting inclusive education.  This episode covers everything you need to know if you are on an IEP team in any capacity. Great for parents, teachers and administrators alike to really understand how the special education laws work together to help you document and create inclusive school experiences for students.  

    Ep. 21 The ART of Seeing in Inclusive Classrooms with Sherrill Knezel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 24:15


    I love this episode!  Here I am joined by artist and friend Sherrill Knezel. First, we discuss "seeing" in terms of visual representations (sketch noting) as an access point for students in inclusive classrooms.  Second, she shares the art of really seeing students, loving them, and reflecting their best selves back to them- in a story about Jaden.  You won't want to miss this one.  AND she shares my favorite strategy for supporting a student who challenges the regular flow of the classroom.  So...have a challenging student?  Listen with your whole heart. 

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    Ep. 20- Courageous Perseverance: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 29:56


    Superintendent Dr. Paul Gordon and I discuss what does honest conversation and courageous perseverance have to do with creating truly inclusive schools.  Send this to your superintendent.  Share with your administrators.  Listen, enjoy and let's make schools excellent together!

    Ep. 19- Bring Inclusion to YOUR district with Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Tanya Fredrich

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 18:24


    In this episode Dr. Tanya Fredrich and I bring our collective years of expertise together leading Inclusion Institutes to offer you a road map to host your own inclusion institute in your area with our help.  We share all of the exciting logistics to build a sustainable network of support for inclusion in your own backyard.  Listen, take notes and share this with your administrators.

    Ep. 18 My (Un)Special Education- Brianna-Behavior

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 30:08


    If you support, teach or love any person whose behavior is not easily understood, you must listen!  Brianna explains some very humorous and very serious examples of how challenging behavior is often a sign of intelligence and is ALWAYS important communication.  

    Ep. 17 My (Un)Special Education- Brianna-Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 15:38


    Join us for this episode where Brianna Dickens shares many thoughts about the best and worst ways to help students create friendships in schools.  You will not want to miss it!  Also share with anyone who teaches or loves a person with Autism who may be longing for friendships and connections.

    Ep. 16 My (Un)Special Education- Brianna-Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019


    In this Episode Brianna Dickens tells you how to honor all different types of communication. If you work with, know, or love anyone who does not use speech reliably-- you MUST listen!  

    Ep. 15- My (Un)Special Education- Brianna- Competence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 16:21


    In this episode, Brianna Dickens and I discuss her experience in a self-contained special education and the work it took for her to be seen as competent.  This is the perfect episode to share with anyone who knows and loves a person whose intelligence is not immediately obvious because of communication issues.  

    Ep. 14- The Journey- Leading Systems Change with Dr. Tanya Fredrich

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 36:23


    Everyone who is looking to create a more inclusive school district MUST listen to this one.  Here I interview Dr. Tanya Fredrich- a giant in the area of inclusive leadership and director of student services in Elmbrook, WI. Please share it with every administrator in your life!  We discuss many shortcuts and we warn you of potential obstacles on the way to making your inclusive dreams a reality.  Have a seat—grab some paper and a pen (trust me).

    Ep. 13 The Too Much Unicorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 16:03


    In this podcast, my co-author Caitlin Caron and I discuss our brand new children's book The Too Much Unicorn.  This book empowers girls everywhere to embrace the beauty of being joyfully, stylishly, and confidently your just right self.  Share wildly with your TOO MUCH unicorns.

    Ep. 12. Pat Radel interviews Dr. Julie Causton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 15:24


    On this episode, we change places and Pat interviews me!  This interview is unscripted and so much fun!  Enjoy!

    Ep. 11 5 More Common Special Education Myths - withPat Radel (special education lawyer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018 14:43


    Episode 11 more myth busting!  This episode covers 5 more common special education myths.  You do not want to miss this one! 

    Ep. 10-- 5 Common Special Education Myths an Important Conversation with Pat Radel (Special Education Lawyer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 15:59


    You will not want to miss this conversation and episode 11 too.  Pat Radel and I discuss the most common myths related to special education and inclusion. For example, "students need to be on level in order to be included."   In episode 10 we cover 5 myths, and 5 more in episode 11.  I am so grateful for this discussion and I know that you will be too!  Please subscribe and rate too.  

    Ep. 9 Kicking off Co-Teaching-- How to Create an Amazing Partnership with Dr. Paula Kluth and Dr. Julie Causton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 18:45


    As many of you know Paula and I have written 30 Days to the Co-Taught Classroom.  In this podcast, Paula and I join forces to ask and answer eachother questions about co-teaching! This is a must listen! Please send this to anyone who is co-teaching, anyone who is thinking about co-teaching or anyone who knows what co-teaching is. You are going to LOVE this!

    Ep. 8- A Back to School Heartset (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 13:05


    This is EXACTLY what you need to kick off your school year!  This two-part podcast will get you in the right frame of mind, spirit and heart.  Send this to every educator you know. Because YOU ARE BRAVER than you believe, STRONGER than you seem & SMARTER than you think.  -- Winnie the Pooh. Kick off this year right!  xo Julie

    Ep. 7- A Back-to-School Heartset (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 17:50


    This is EXACTLY what you need to kick off your school year!  This two-part podcast will get you in the right frame of mind, spirit and heart.  Send this to every educator you know. Because YOU are BRAVER than you Believe, STRONGER than you seem & SMARTER than you think.  -- Winnie the Pooh

    Ep. 6 Secondary Inclusion-- How does it EVEN work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018 15:29


    In this episode, I introduce you to my dear friend Dr.  Kate MacLeod. Together we answer the question about how to support a student with an "intellectual disability" in a high school class.  Tune in!

    Ep. 5- Co-Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 16:43


    In this episode, I help people get ready for co-teaching this school year.  Listen, enjoy and share with anyone who is co-teaching.

    Ep 4- The three Rs of summer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 17:41


    Get set for summer with these incredible summer resources!  You will kick off the school year relaxed and ready --if you prepare for next year like this. 

    Ep. 3 - The Necessary Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 15:26


    This podcast explores the question many administrators have about inclusive schools.  What can I do to make sure that inclusion can take root and grow.  Check out this important piece, rate and send to every school administrator that you know and love!

    Ep. 2- Let's start with why

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 18:06


    Everyone is on board with inclusion except our special education director.  This episode dives into this question and provides responses to give anyone who is resitant to creating more inclusive schools.  Come join us and fill up your toolbox. 

    Ep. 1- Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 16:24


    Here I introduce the podcast and discuss some common questions related to including students in general education classrooms.  Join us for 20 minutes of new content each month.  

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